Senior Research Associate
3 days ago
🏢 In-office - Bay Area
Description
• Assist with the setup and differentiation of ovarian somatic cell cultures • Maintain cultures, including routine media changes and monitoring cell health • Prepare and organize media and small molecule aliquots for the team • Collect samples for downstream analysis and routine quality control assessment, such as immunofluorescence or next-generation sequencing, document metadata from collected cells and submit samples for processing • Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of key equipment, including biological safety cabinets (BSCs), incubators, and vacuum traps • Maintain detailed and accurate records of all cell culture tasks and experimental procedures • Support general lab operations and contribute to a collaborative and efficient working environment • Document experimental data in electronic laboratory notebooks in a timely and accurate manner • Depending on the level of experience and independence, execute co-created experimental designs and routine data analysis
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience or Master's degree with 1+ years of experience or PhD in cell biology or related discipline • Mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique • Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture is required; experience with stem cells is preferred • Experience in cell characterization techniques (e.g., flow cytometry) and functional assays (e.g., cell proliferation, ELISAs) is highly desirable • Self-motivated, and highly organized with excellent record-keeping skills and attention to detail • Effective communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work effectively with peers in a results-oriented, fast-paced research environment • Experience with three-dimensional culture systems is a plus.
Benefits
• competitive pay • company equity • excellent healthcare benefits
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